Movie

First Step

★ 9.5(2)19801h 30m

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Where to watch First Step

🇿🇦 South Africa

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Good to know

Director: Mohamed Bouamari
Release date: 1980-01-02
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

About First Step

First Step is a 1980 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Mohamed Bouamari, starring Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche) and Hassan El-Hassani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Step in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A modern couple seeks to find marital happiness in a context where Algerian society is taking the “first step” towards female emancipation. A woman becomes president of a popular municipal assembly. Will she find happiness ?

Cast

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche)

Hassan El-Hassani

Kaci Tizi Ouzou

Boudjemaâ Karèche

Abderrahim Laloui

Tayeb Abou El Hassan

Themes & keywords

algerianorth africamaghrebdjazairarab womenberbere culturealgerian society

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Step in South Africa?+

First Step is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is First Step on Netflix?+

First Step is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is First Step?+

First Step has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in First Step?+

First Step stars Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche), Hassan El-Hassani, Kaci Tizi Ouzou and Boudjemaâ Karèche.

When did First Step come out?+

First Step is a 1980 movie directed by Mohamed Bouamari.

What genre is First Step?+

First Step is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed First Step?+

First Step was directed by Mohamed Bouamari.